Kevin Jepsen
Kevin Jepsen | |||||||||||||||
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Pitcher | |||||||||||||||
Born: Anaheim, California, U.S. | July 26, 1984|||||||||||||||
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |||||||||||||||
MLB debut | |||||||||||||||
September 8, 2008, for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim | |||||||||||||||
Last MLB appearance | |||||||||||||||
May 19, 2018, for the Texas Rangers | |||||||||||||||
MLB statistics | |||||||||||||||
Win–loss record | 18–33 | ||||||||||||||
Earned run average | 4.00 | ||||||||||||||
Strikeouts | 373 | ||||||||||||||
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Kevin Martin Jepsen (born July 26, 1984) is an American former
.Professional career
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
The
Jepsen earned his first
Jepsen made his major league debut against the
Jepsen had his first full major-league season in 2009. His first year was overshadowed by the death of his teammate and friend
Tampa Bay Rays
On December 16, 2014, he was traded to the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for Matt Joyce.[4]
Minnesota Twins
On July 31, 2015, the Minnesota Twins acquired Jepsen for Chih-Wei Hu and Alexis Tapia.[5] After closer Glen Perkins suffered an injury in the first week of the 2016 season, Jepsen was given the closer role but struggled throughout the season in the closer role and in non save situations. On July 3, he was designated for assignment after posting an ERA of 6.16 while recording just 7 saves for the last place Twins.[6] Jepsen was released on July 11.[7]
Return to Tampa Bay
On July 14, Jepsen signed a contract for the remainder of the season to return to the Rays.[8] In 2016, balls hit against him had the highest average exit velocity in the major leagues, at 91.7 miles per hour.[9]
Arizona Diamondbacks
On February 13, 2017, Jepsen signed a minor league contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks.[10] He was released on March 25.[11]
Washington Nationals
Nearing a return after losing the first half of the season to a quadriceps injury, Jepsen reportedly signed a minor league deal with a July 26 opt-out date on June 29, 2017, to join the
Texas Rangers
On December 14, 2017, Jepsen signed a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers.[14] Jepsen earned a spot on the Rangers' Opening Day roster.[15] He was designated for assignment on May 21, 2018.[16] He cleared waivers and elected free agency on May 25.[17]
Pitching style
Jepsen featured four pitches: a four-seam fastball at 95–99 mph, a two-seam fastball at 94–97, a cutter at 89–93, and a curveball at 83–86. Fans in the Diamond Club at Angels Stadium would routinely be in awe of what they were seeing. The cutter was rarely used against left-handed hitters, while the two-seamer was primarily thrown to lefties. Jepsen used his curveball most often in 2-strike counts.[18]
References
- ^ "Minor League Baseball". Retrieved August 30, 2008.
- ^ Spencer, Lyle (September 28, 2009). "Adenhart's memory inspires Angels". MLB.com. Retrieved October 25, 2009.
- ^ DiGiovanna, Mike (February 22, 2010). "Angel's Matt Palmer still has a positive attitude. . .aa". Los Angeles Times.
- ^ "Angels acquire Matt Joyce from Rays for Kevin Jepsen – HardballTalk". nbcsports.com. December 16, 2014. Retrieved July 31, 2015.
- ^ "Twins trade for Rays reliever Kevin Jepsen – HardballTalk". nbcsports.com. July 31, 2015. Retrieved July 31, 2015.
- ^ "Twins' Kevin Jepsen: Designated for Assignment". cbssports.com. Retrieved July 3, 2016.
- ^ Byrne, Connor (July 11, 2016). "Twins Release Kevin Jepsen". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved July 11, 2016.
- ^ Rays, Kevin Jepsen Agree To Major League Deal - MLB Trade Rumors
- ^ Statcast Leaderboard | baseballsavant.com
- ^ "Diamondbacks sign Matusz, Jepsen to minor league deals". espn.com. Retrieved March 22, 2017.
- ^ Gilbert, Steve (March 25, 2017). "D-backs cut 2, enter final phase of roster moves". MLB.com. Retrieved March 28, 2017.
- ^ Cotillo, Chris (June 29, 2017). "Nationals sign Kevin Jepsen to minor-league deal". MLB Daily Dish. Retrieved June 29, 2017.
- ^ "Minor League Free Agents 2017". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved March 3, 2024.
- ^ Todd, Jeff (December 14, 2017). "Rangers Agree To Minors Deals With Hanser Alberto, Kevin Jepsen". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved December 14, 2017.
- ^ "Rangers' Kevin Jepsen: Set to make Opening Day roster". CBSSports.com. Retrieved March 27, 2018.
- ^ Adams, Steve (May 21, 2018). "Rangers Designate Kevin Jepsen for Assignment". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved May 22, 2018.
- ^ Todd, Jeff (May 25, 2018). "Rangers Acquire Michael Roth; Kevin Jepsen Elects Free Agency". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved May 25, 2018.
- ^ "Brooks Baseball · Home of the PitchFX Tool – Player Card: Kevin Jepsen". Brooks Baseball. Retrieved July 24, 2012.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)